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Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
MECA’s new president sees arts education as key to navigating an ever-changing world
After 6 months on the job, Laura Freid envisions a bright future for the school’s creative ‘problem-solvers of the future.’
Wave of immigrants brings ‘richness,’ rapid change to Maine’s classrooms
Data reflect how racial diversity that was initially clustered in bigger cities like Portland and Lewiston is moving into smaller towns and suburbs.
More than 100 Maine schools look to launch regional service centers
Some rural districts see them as a way to share resources and tap into state education funding.
Hall-Dale athletic director honored as one of nation’s best
Colin Roy will receive a National Federation of State High School Associations award Monday in Arizona designating him as one of the eight best high school athletic directors in the country.
Maine school officials alarmed about rising popularity of vaping
About 15 percent of Maine high schoolers – more than the national average – say they have used the devices, which can deliver nicotine or even THC, the active ingredient in pot.
Discussion continues on future of Randolph school
The SAD 11 board is weighing whether to close T.C. Hamlin School, which has only 44 students, and an ad-hoc committee is expected to make a recommendation sometime next year.
Colby marks its $750 million fundraising campaign in New York City
The Empire State Building was lit in ‘Colby blue’ and college leaders were invited to the Nasdaq stock exchange.
Campus puppy party helps UMF students, staff relieve stress
Nearly 500 people took part in an event that included 7 golden retriever puppies in the Farmington Campus Center.
Brown University begins investigation of hazing on men’s swimming, diving team
The student newspaper first reported that team members took part in ‘initiation’ rituals in October.